Brochantite (classic material)

Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona
Miniature, 4.7 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 09/20/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/27/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is beautiful miniature specimen of this classic material from Bisbee featruing lathe-like, lustrous, deep, emerald green, Brochantite crystals, to 1.0 cm in length aesthetically sitting on matrix. Crystals up to 1.0 cm is a very good sized for the locality as Brochantite, a hydrous copper sulfate, is usually found in tiny crystals as a rare secondary mineral. This specimen is wonderful for its size and quality. It is made more precious in that it originates from Bisbee.

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